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Im leaking a thick fluid from my nipples? colostrum?

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Dr. Jay Park answered

See your doctor ASAP: Leaking any fluid from nipples should not be taken lightly unless you are breast feeding. Rare condition such as prolactinoma is one of the possibilities.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 10/4/2016

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